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Taking Out the Trash Edelweiss IV #34
(Attacker) Soviet Union	vs	Germany (Defender)

Formations Involved
Germany		7th SS “Volunteer” Gebirgs Division
Soviet Union		47th Guards Rifle Division

	Total
Side 1	2
Draw	0
Side 2	0

Overall Rating, 2 votes
5 4 3 2 1 2
Scenario Rank: --- of 940

Parent Game	Edelweiss IV
Historicity	Historical
Date	1944-09-11
Start Time	13:00
Turn Count	22
Visibility	Day
Counters	63
Net Morale	1
Net Initiative	2
Maps	2: 4, 6
Layout Dimensions	56 x 43 cm 22 x 17 in
Play Bounty	170
AAR Bounty	171
Total Plays	2
Total AARs	1

Battle Types
Road Control
Urban Assault

Scenario Requirements & Playability
Edelweiss IV	Base Game
Eastern Front	Maps
Road to Berlin	Counters

Introduction
After Romania defected to the Allies, the Germans faced a gaping hole in their lines on the Eastern Front. Not only were Romanian divisions no longer fighting alongside them, the Romanians now attacked the Germans with an enthusiasm they never showed when fighting for the Axis. The German command rushed occupation troops to the border between Yugoslavia and Romania to re-form their line. The 7th SS Mountain Division crashed into the advancing Soviet 46th Army near Vrsac, a crossroads just inside the Yugoslav border.

Introduction

After Romania defected to the Allies, the Germans faced a gaping hole in their lines on the Eastern Front. Not only were Romanian divisions no longer fighting alongside them, the Romanians now attacked the Germans with an enthusiasm they never showed when fighting for the Axis. The German command rushed occupation troops to the border between Yugoslavia and Romania to re-form their line. The 7th SS Mountain Division crashed into the advancing Soviet 46th Army near Vrsac, a crossroads just inside the Yugoslav border.

Conclusion
Since their baptism of fire at Split, the 7th SS had enjoyed a good run against Tito's partisans. This hard-won confidence quickly fled when they faced the Red Army's battle-hardened Guardsmen, and the Soviet division rolled over the SS like a short speedbump. After only a brief delay to shoot what few prisoners had been taken, the Red Army's advance moved onward. The 7th SS suffered enormous casualties in just a few hours, probably one third of the division's strength.

Conclusion

Since their baptism of fire at Split, the 7th SS had enjoyed a good run against Tito's partisans. This hard-won confidence quickly fled when they faced the Red Army's battle-hardened Guardsmen, and the Soviet division rolled over the SS like a short speedbump. After only a brief delay to shoot what few prisoners had been taken, the Red Army's advance moved onward. The 7th SS suffered enormous casualties in just a few hours, probably one third of the division's strength.

Display Relevant AFV Rules

AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle
Vulnerable to results on the Assault Combat Chart (7.25, 7.63, ACC), and may be attacked by Anti-Tank fire (11.2, DFT). Anti-Tank fire only affects the individual unit fired upon (7.62, 11.0). AFV's are activated by tank leaders (3.2, 3.3, 5.42, 6.8). They may also be activated as part of an initial activating stack, but if activated in this way would need a tank leader in order to carry out combat movement. AFV's do not block Direct Fire (10.1). Full-strength AFV's with "armor efficiency" may make two anti-tank (AT) fire attacks per turn (either in their action segment or during opportunity fire) if they have AT fire values of 0 or more (11.2). Each unit with an AT fire value of 2 or more may fire at targets at a distance of between 100% and 150% of its printed AT range. It does so at half its AT fire value. (11.3) Efficient and non-efficient AFV's may conduct two opportunity fires per turn if using direct fire (7.44, 7.64). Units with both Direct and AT Fire values may use either type of fire in the same turn as their opportunity fire, but not both (7.22, 13.0). Units which can take opportunity fire twice per turn do not have to target the same unit both times (13.0). Demoralized AFV's are not required to flee from units that do not have AT fire values (14.3). Place a Wreck marker when an AFV is eliminated in a bridge or town hex (16.3). AFV's do not benefit from Entrenchments (16.42). AFV's may Dig In (16.2). Closed-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables. Do not take step losses from Direct or Bombardment Fire. If X or #X result on Fire Table, make M morale check instead (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT). Closed-top AFV's: Provide the +1 modifier on the Assault Table when combined with infantry. (Modifier only applies to Germans in all scenarios; Soviet Guards in scenarios taking place after 1942; Polish, US and Commonwealth in scenarios taking place after 1943.) (ACC) Tank: all are closed-top and provide the +1 Assault bonus, when applicable

AFV Rules Pertaining to this Scenario's Order of Battle

Vulnerable to results on the Assault Combat Chart (7.25, 7.63, ACC), and may be attacked by Anti-Tank fire (11.2, DFT). Anti-Tank fire only affects the individual unit fired upon (7.62, 11.0).
AFV's are activated by tank leaders (3.2, 3.3, 5.42, 6.8). They may also be activated as part of an initial activating stack, but if activated in this way would need a tank leader in order to carry out combat movement.
AFV's do not block Direct Fire (10.1).
Full-strength AFV's with "armor efficiency" may make two anti-tank (AT) fire attacks per turn (either in their action segment or during opportunity fire) if they have AT fire values of 0 or more (11.2).
Each unit with an AT fire value of 2 or more may fire at targets at a distance of between 100% and 150% of its printed AT range. It does so at half its AT fire value. (11.3)
Efficient and non-efficient AFV's may conduct two opportunity fires per turn if using direct fire (7.44, 7.64). Units with both Direct and AT Fire values may use either type of fire in the same turn as their opportunity fire, but not both (7.22, 13.0). Units which can take opportunity fire twice per turn do not have to target the same unit both times (13.0).
Demoralized AFV's are not required to flee from units that do not have AT fire values (14.3).
Place a Wreck marker when an AFV is eliminated in a bridge or town hex (16.3).
AFV's do not benefit from Entrenchments (16.42).
AFV's may Dig In (16.2).
Closed-top AFV's: Immune to M, M1 and M2 results on Direct and Bombardment Fire Tables. Do not take step losses from Direct or Bombardment Fire. If X or #X result on Fire Table, make M morale check instead (7.25, 7.41, 7.61, BT, DFT).
Closed-top AFV's: Provide the +1 modifier on the Assault Table when combined with infantry. (Modifier only applies to Germans in all scenarios; Soviet Guards in scenarios taking place after 1942; Polish, US and Commonwealth in scenarios taking place after 1943.) (ACC)
Tank: all are closed-top and provide the +1 Assault bonus, when applicable

Display Order of Battle

Germany Order of Battle

Heer
Mechanized Motorized

Heer

Mechanized

Motorized

Schutzstaffel
Foot Leader Motorized Towed

Schutzstaffel

Foot

Leader

Motorized

Towed

Soviet Union Order of Battle

Guards
Foot Leader Mechanized

Guards

Foot

Leader

Mechanized

Display Errata (4)

4 Errata Items
	The Anti-Tank Fire value is 2-4. It was misprinted in Edelweiss. (rerathbun on 2016 Jan 18)
	All SS 75mm IG guns are direct fire weapons (black), not indirect (white). (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
	Kommissars never get morale or combat modifiers. Ignore misprints. (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)
	All Guards T-34/85 tanks should have AT fire values of 7-7. (Shad on 2010 Dec 15)

Display AARs (1)

The Soviets Barely Slowed Down

Author	KirkH
Method	Solo
Victor	Soviet Union
Play Date	2015-08-23
Language	English
Scenario	EdIV034

Germans set up in a rough north-south line with some units dug-in and others on the eastern edge of the woods on either side of the road. The Soviet infantry advanced westward in a rough north-south line while the T-34's preceded them to the front of the woods to try and eliminate some of the forward German positions. Soviet OBA took out the German infantry gun and then proceeded to wreak havoc on the German infantry. Any German attacks were ineffective and their lone platoon of H-38's mostly tried to stay out of the Soviet's way. As the game progressed the Soviet armor, OBA, and assaults eliminated most of the German combat units. With four turns to go the final German combat unit was eliminated, thus securing an overwhelming Soviet victory. Although the scenario turned out exactly as it did in real life, the low German morale ratings and overwhelming Soviet superiority didn't make for a very fun game.

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